Veterinarians and animal welfare professionals oppose nitrogen hypoxia as a method of executing humans. They are urging Governor Landry to reconsider its use as the state plans to use this method in its first execution in 15 years. Veterinarian Dr. Mike Greenberg says only two states are still using nitrogen gas.
Cut 4 (11) “…in those animals.”
Congressman Clay Higgins announced that Iraq is purchasing an additional 88-thousand metric tons of U.S. long-grain milled rice. The purchase brings the total to 220-thousand metric tons, exceeding the original 200-thousand metric ton agreement in the 2024-25 memorandum of understanding. U.S. Rice COO Sarah Moran says Iraq has fulfilled its commitment.
Public sector workers no longer affected by the repealed windfall elimination provision and government pension offset are getting a retroactive Social Security payment, dating back to the beginning of last year. Senator Bill Cassidy, who worked to get WEP and G-P-O repealed as part of the Social Security Fairness Act, says this is great news for all public sector workers hurt by WEP and G-P-O, especially the thousands in Louisiana.
Cut 13 (07) “…that past payment.”
Former state representative John Schroder has now made it a goal to ride in every Carnival parade. The 63-year-old says by his count, he has ridden in more than 130 parades in his lifetime; and now that he has a little more time on his hands, he will add an additional 16 parades to his haul by the time this year’s Carnival season is over.